Merit Data And Technology
Senior DevOps & Azure Infrastructure Engineer
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
₹800,000 – ₹1,200,000 / year
Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Work mode:
Remote
Published on:
17 August 2026
What they need
Senior DevOps & Azure Infrastructure Engineer.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps & Azure Infrastructure Engineer with strong expertise in Azure Cloud, Terraform, Kubernetes, GitHub, CI/CD, and Infrastructure Automation. The role will be responsible for designing, implementing, automating, and supporting scalable cloud infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and operational processes across multiple product teams, including enterprise applications, cloud-native platforms, and AI enablement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure & Automation
Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
Provision and maintain Azure cloud services, including:
Azure Databricks
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2)
Virtual Networks (VNets), Subnets, NSGs
Private Endpoints and Private Link
Develop reusable Terraform modules and enforce infrastructure best practices.
Manage cloud infrastructure deployments across Azure and support multi-cloud environments where applicable.
DevOps & CI/CD
- Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and GitHub.
- Support application releases, deployment activities, and release coordination.
- Manage source control repositories, branching strategies, and development workflows.
- Automate deployment, monitoring, and operational processes.
Kubernetes & Platform Operations
Deploy, manage, and support Kubernetes environments:
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) (preferred)
Maintain containerized applications and platform services.
Support infrastructure scalability, availability, and reliability.
Infrastructure & Network Management
Configure and manage:
VNet Peering
Private Link / Private Endpoints
Firewall Rules
Network Security Groups (NSGs)
Load Balancers
VPN Connectivity
Implement security, governance, compliance, and access control standards.
Monitoring & Operational Support
- Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, and application issues.
- Monitor infrastructure performance, optimize costs, and improve reliability.
- Provide operational support for production and non-production environments.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Infrastructure, Data Engineering, and AI teams to support platform operations.
Required Technical Skills
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Microsoft Azure (Advanced)
- Terraform (Azure Provider)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Azure Databricks
- Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2)
DevOps & Source Control
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
- Azure DevOps
- CI/CD Pipeline Development
- Release Management
- Source Control & Branching Strategies
Containerization & Orchestration
- Kubernetes (AKS)
- Knowledge of Kubernetes (GKE) is an added advantage
Networking & Security
Azure Networking
VNets
Subnets
NSGs
Load Balancers
VPN
Private Endpoints
RBAC
Managed Identities
Azure Key Vault
Security and Governance Controls
Databases & Scripting
- SQL Server
- SQL Scripting
- Knowledge of C#, Perl, and ColdFusion is an advantage
Monitoring & Operations
- Infrastructure Monitoring & Logging
- Production Support
- Incident Troubleshooting
- Deployment Automation
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Experience supporting AI/ML platform infrastructure.
- Exposure to multi-cloud environments.
- Knowledge of infrastructure cost optimization and governance frameworks.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong documentation and process improvement mindset.
Key Deliverables
- Automated, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure.
- Reliable CI/CD and deployment pipelines.
- Well-managed Kubernetes platforms and cloud services.
- Robust monitoring, operational support, and incident management.
- Comprehensive infrastructure documentation and best practices.
- Successful release and deployment management across multiple product teams.
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